Trying to be humble could be a form of boasting…
Written on May 12, 2008 – 11:36 pm | by xymon-sez
“Silence could be a form of boasting“.
I think that’s the exact quote that I’ve read from a book during the summer of 2001 (few months before going to college). That idea really made me think… because I was a silent person. But at first I didn’t agree because the reason for my silence was that lack of social skills. I was too shy to start a conversation, especially with ladies. hehe
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That idea came across my mind again when I was in a bus few days ago. But while being preoccupied about it, a new idea arrived to my thinking that is like begging to be captured on paper or something. It suddenly made me smile and made me think even more. Well, I just think that trying to be humble could be a form of boasting. Anyway, that’s only an opinion. I myself, I have the tendency to be boastful sometimes, but not very boastful. But I just want to say also that I’m not a very humble person. I humbly admit that. =)
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The question now is WHY. Why am I saying these things? Well, sometimes I talk to my self when I’m alone or when there’s something interesting inside my mind that needs to be talked about. And on certain occasions, I don’t agree with my self. And this idea about being trying to be humble is just one of the many things that made me argue with my self.
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This idea sounds interesting to me because in my high school, college, and professional life, I’ve met different types of people with unique personalities who have TRIED to be humble. It’s difficult for me to explain, but it’s just fascinating to see how some people underestimate or think less of what they are than of other people while some overestimate what they are not. My point here is that, you should have the right estimate of yourself. You know yourself. You know what you can do and what you can’t. Don’t pretend as if you know everything. And don’t be ashamed to admit what you can’t do. I think confession of one’s ignorance and willingness to be corrected is a humble act.
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Again, everything that I just said was based only in my opinion. If you think you don’t agree with me and you’re willing to correct me, I am more than willing to learn from you.
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3 Responses to “Trying to be humble could be a form of boasting…”
By Maeve on May 24, 2008 | Reply
I think you are partially correct. The thing is, you did not see the difference between “trying to” and being “inherently” humble. In the former case, you assume to be a person you are not. In the latter case, you merely show what you really are. To reiterate your point, this is also an opinion. This could be more correct than your opinion or vice versa. Happy thinking!
By Izellah on Nov 9, 2008 | Reply
Good for people to know.